The Property Show

 Chris Tan from Chur Associates and our resident legal guru answer's this month's query from Hanim of Ampang: I have a condo unit in Ampang that's situated on leasehold land. It has 78 years left on the lease and I was wondering if I can have the lease renewed to 99 to increase the value ( I may sell it in near future). Is this possible and do I need to get agreement of other owners? See omny...

The government has been introducing cooling measures for the property market for the past colour of years to curb speculative transactions and control prices. Jared Lim of Loanstreet.com.my gives his low down at how effective this measures have been in this market update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak to lawyer and author Khairul Anuar about the crucial questions soon-to-be homeowners should be asking their lawyers, everything from selecting the right loan to tips for repayment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Building a sustainable home is more than just installing the latest in green tech. CK Tang talks about architectural tricks, or passive design, that can be used to make homes more energy efficient.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We wrap-up 2014 with some important rules to follow if you're in the market for a property.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look into the phenomenon of investor clubs buying property in bulk, and the legality of it all, which has resulted in indiscriminate increase of property prices.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at the entries of the recent Nippon Paint Young Designer Awards and their attempt at tackling green tech and sustainability.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We go over some of the criteria that can help or hinder the ability to get a housing loan.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Tan answers your legal queries. This week, MM asked the following: "My house was 75% under construction. When I looked it up (a couple of times) when after it rained, my house was leaking beside the stairs since it was 45% complete (maybe). I feel that my house is not safe. Even today after it rained, also the same. I can only see the damage after I climb the fence (which is already lock). I...

We take a look at the newest thing to hit luxury living - branded residences - which look to provide 5-star living by partnering up with high-end hotels.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Australia being a popular market for many Malaysians property investors, we look into some of the regulatory hurdles, return in investment and popular locations.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at the concierge service which has become a fixture in luxury living. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 New York Times bestselling author Dolf de Roos talks property investment tips, leveraging risks and diversifying high-cost assets.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Tan answers your legal queries. This week, Peter Tan asked the following: " My late mother, a retired civil servant, passed away 2 years ago. She bought a house under government loan for 25 years.  The last date of the completion of the said loan was 5 months after she passed away.  Since the house was registered under her name, please advise on how the property can be transferred...

Sarkunan Subramaniam gives us a break down of Budget 2015, how it will impact the property market and what to expect next.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Siva Shanker addresses the many speculations surrounding the release of Budget 2015 and the property among which are the goods and services tax, the issue of affordable housing and the rising cost of living.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lawyer, author and blogger Khairul Anuar discusses the impact the impending goods and services tax (GST) will have on the property market and steps home buyers can take to prepare themselves.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Tan answers your legal queries. This week, Mr. Wat asked the following: "Delivery of my landed property delayed almost 2 years. Bank loan disbursement is at 70%. What can I do? Can I file my case at tribunal?" Send all your property queries to enquiry@bfm.my! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Purchasing properties overseas is a risky move but with all risky moves, the possibility for high return also exists. Nicholas Holt explains how currency movement affect these purchasing trends and how to stay ahead of the curve.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rajiv  Rishyakaran speaks about the amendments to the PJ Local Plans can could impact zoning to over 300 units, the proposed DASH Highway as well as the population density in Petaling Jaya.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The idea of a dream home is likely on the minds of many home buyers. But are those lofty ideas and images depicted in glossy magazines really attainable? David Hashim discusses the various aspects of building a dream home from purchasing land to assembling the right team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is rising awareness in recent years for the plight of the disabled. Fadilah Baharin estimates that currently, only 40 percent of buildings in Malaysia are disable-friendly. We discuss the development of such standards, the concept of 'universal design' and how these standards could potentially increase property values. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The real estate adage “ location, location, location” is seen as the most important factor in buying a property  and the value of location is more often than not driven by the infrastructure that surrounds that location. Nicholas Holt takes a regional view of the effect transportation lines have on nearby property values and offers key investment tips.    See omnystudio....

Skyrocketing land and property prices are making affordable housing scarce. Dr. Gambero talks about the need to change the how we define affordable housing and predicts housing shortages in the millions come 2020. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahmad Asri talks about a new method to objectively evaluate the workmanship of newly-built properties called Qlassic. This is the first system of its kind in Malaysia that will score properties, residential or otherwise, on a scale of 0 to 100.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.